Cook – PM Shift
Tacoma, WA - USA
Job Summary
Department: Food Service
Schedule: 10:30 AM 7:00 PM rotating schedule including weekends & holidays
Pay: Dependent on qualifications (DOQ); merit-based increases
Reports To: Food Services Director / Administrator
AboutWeatherly Inn
Weatherly Inn is a family-owned senior living community known for excellence in memory care and resident-centered support. We work closely with families to provide compassionate high-quality care in a warm professional environment.
Benefits (Full-Time 30 hours/week)
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
About the Role
Weatherly Inn is seeking an experienced PM Cook to support our senior living community by preparing and serving nutritious high-quality evening meals. This role plays a key part in resident satisfaction food safety and kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and serve evening meals following approved menus and recipes
Assist with preparation and service of the noon meal as needed
Supervise kitchen staff assisting with dinner service
Ensure proper food presentation portioning and temperature control
Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen coolers and freezers
Label store and rotate food to minimize waste
Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures
Prepare soups sauces meats vegetables and baked goods
Supply PM snacks to the Wellness Center
Assist with food ordering and inventory as backup to the Director
Close kitchen safely at end of shift
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
3 years cooking experience (healthcare senior living or similar preferred)
Food Handler Permit (within 14 days of hire)
ServSafe certification required
Strong multitasking leadership and food safety skills
Physical Requirements
Lift up to 50 lbs; stand walk bend and reach throughout shift
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire train promote and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race color religion sex national origin age marital status disability or citizenship as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC